The first case under Article 12 of China’s Anti Foreign Sanctions Law (infringement lawsuit against foreign sanctions) was selected as a 2025 top rule of law case. It involved a Chinese marine company and European firm, settled via mediation in 39 days after the foreign company suspended payment due to third-country sanctions. The case marks the first private enforcement of the law, breaks overseas arbitration clauses, and provides a relief path for Chinese enterprises against foreign “long arm jurisdiction”.

Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference held on March 24 in Hainan. Released reports show Asian economy has strong resilience, contributes to global economy and sustainable development. Attendees highlight regional cooperation significance, Asia's AI leadership, infrastructure/digital connectivity progress. The forum promotes Asian integration, with China playing a key role in regional cooperation.

On March 25, 2026, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) concluded its investigation, determining Mexico's China-related restrictive measures constitute trade and investment barriers. Launched on Sept 25, 2025 per China's Foreign Trade Law and rules, the probe found Mexico's tariff hikes restricted Chinese firms' access, harming competitiveness. MOFCOM may take measures to safeguard China's industrial interests.

The Ministry of Commerce of China initiated an investigation into Mexico's trade and investment barriers against China on September 25, 2025. It found Mexico's measures like raising import tariffs on non-FTA partners including China restricted Chinese products, services and investments, harming Chinese enterprises' competitiveness. The Ministry will take measures to safeguard China's industrial interests.

On March 22, Capital Airlines JD488 completed the first cargo shipment for Xiong'an International Airport's launch, using its "NXA" 3-letter code. As China's first non-airport relying on a bonded zone and aviation code, the airport gains international air freight functions with efficient Beijing-Xiong'an customs coordination, supporting Xiong'an's opening up and global cargo integration.

On March 23, the first domestically blended biofuel oil (under national processing trade) refueled international ships at Qingdao Qianwan Port, a landmark for Zhejiang Pilot Free Trade Zone. Zhoushan Customs provided full-process supervision, enabling ~20% carbon reduction and supporting green shipping development.

Recently, Shougang Jingtang and Shougang Group Technology Research Institute completed a low-carbon emission high-quality steel technology using converter large scrap ratio process, recognized as the world's first by Shougang's review. It has three core innovations, and Shougang Jingtang is committed to low-carbon smelting R&D to provide green steel products.

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At a State Council Information Office press conference, the National Data Administration introduced plans to promote high-quality digital economy development this year via cultivating digital industry clusters and innovative enterprises. During the 14th Five-Year Plan, the digital economy core industries' GDP proportion rose from 7.8% (2020) to over 10.5% (2025) with 12.8% annual growth. This year, it will also advance urban digital transformation, manufacturing empowerment, and high-value scenarios.

On March 24, 2026, the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference released two flagship reports. The sustainable development report identifies five opportunities including digital-green transformation. Officials discussed energy transition, China's tech contribution, regional cooperation and ASEAN's progress.

The 2026 China Development Forum was held in Beijing (March 22-23) as China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan. Multinational executives gathered to discuss market opportunities, industrial cooperation, and innovation, expressing strong confidence in China's market, policy stability, and growth prospects, with plans to deepen their presence.

On March 20, the second domestic large cruise ship "Aida Huacheng" was docked for mooring and commissioning, planned to deliver in October 2026. Shanghai Customs and Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding supported its construction with efficient supervision and intelligent platforms. Shanghai Customs' processing trade marine vessels import-export grew 154.38% YoY in Jan-Feb 2026.

Recently, China's Ministry of Commerce and 8 departments issued "Policy Measures to Promote Travel Service Export and Expand Inbound Consumption". The 16 measures cover 7 aspects, aiming to boost inbound consumption (a key service export growth point) via scenario optimization, full-chain facilitation and inter-department collaboration, responding to national strategies for service export expansion.

The article focuses on China's cultivation of new economic growth points (new industry, investment, consumption) via government arrangements, regional initiatives, and policy supports to enhance economic quality and competitiveness.

On March 18th, the 8th China UK Economic and Trade Forum was held in London, themed "Gathering Momentum for Innovation and Collaborative Development". It attracted about 350 political and business representatives from both countries, discussing cooperation opportunities, economic complementarity, and promoting bilateral win-win development.

On Jan-Feb 2026, China's "new three products" (electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, solar cells) exports rose 50.7% YoY, with electric vehicles up 89.5% and lithium batteries 42.7%. Emerging growth points like 3D printers, robots saw over 50% growth. Experts analyze trends (shifting to high-tech fields, product-to-solution, digital-green trade) and suggest tech innovation, optimized environment, diversified markets.

From March 16th to 18th, the 12th RCEP Joint Committee meeting and the second round of offline negotiations on the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement's service trade negative list were held in Wellington. RCEP parties exchanged views on implementing the agreement, expansion, mechanism construction and review; China and New Zealand made positive progress in the negotiations.

China Customs revised the "Regulations on Registration and Management of Overseas Production Enterprises of Imported Food", effective June 1, 2026. It optimizes registration, extends validity for some enterprises, facilitates trade, and enhances food safety.

China and the US held economic and trade consultations in Paris, forming new consensus on issues like tariff arrangements, rare earths and investment. Both sides will continue consultations and strengthen cooperation mechanisms to promote stable bilateral economic and trade relations.

From March 15-16 local time, China and the US held economic and trade consultations in Paris, reaching new consensus and agreeing to establish a cooperation mechanism. Guided by heads of state consensus, they emphasized dialogue over confrontation. China signals high-level opening-up post-Two Sessions; US negative measures may harm ties, with China safeguarding rights. Stable China-US economic and trade relations benefit both and the global economy.